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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Birth of Jesus

Birth of Jesus 1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Birth of Jesus 3He went to be registered with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him, and who was expecting a child. 3 Birth of Jesus 4While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.

Birth of Jesus 5And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Birth of Jesus 6Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified. Birth of Jesus 7But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people: Today your Saviour is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.’

Birth of Jesus 8Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!’Birth of Jesus 9When the angels left them and went back to heaven,the shepherds said to one another,‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, that the Lord has made known to us.’Birth of Jesus 10So they hurried off and located Mary and Joseph, and found the baby lying in a manger. When they saw Him, they related what they had been told about this child …

Birth of Jesus 11… and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said. Birth of Jesus 12But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean. Birth of Jesus 13So the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen; everything was just as they had been told.

Birth of JesusMary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem where Jesus is born. Shepherds hear the good news from angels.Luke 2:1-20